Balancing Equations and Endurance: Enhancing the Engagement of Grade 10 STE Students in Sports Activities
Adrian Jacob F. Mirador
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This action research examined the impact of a mini-sports tourna-ment on the sports participation of Grade 10 Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) students at Bulacan State University–Labor-atory High School. The study aimed to address the decreasing en-gagement in physical activities among students who face heavy aca-demic workloads. A pre-test and post-test survey measured stu-dents’ participation levels before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, which yielded a z-score of −4.043 and a p-value of .000, indicating a statis-tically significant difference below the .05 level. Results showed a notable increase in students’ enthusiasm, teamwork, and participa-tion in sports following the tournament. The activity provided an avenue for relaxation and social interaction, helping students bal-ance their academic responsibilities with physical well-being. The findings demonstrate that structured sports programs can effec-tively promote engagement and motivation without compromising academic performance. This study highlights the importance of in-tegrating physical education and extracurricular sports into aca-demic settings to foster holistic student development and enhance both physical health and academic productivity among high school learners.
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